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BG03 EZV

2003 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EZV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished and has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

side skirts fitted unable to check sills

slight corrosion front brake discs

washers pressure weak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished and has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

side skirts fitted unable to check sills

slight corrosion front brake discs

washers pressure weak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

clutch pedal pad badly worn

exhaust noise slightly above average

slight side play in park brake lever

Fail 30 May 2013 61,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal pad badly worn

exhaust noise slightly above average

slight side play in park brake lever

Pass 21 May 2012 52,567 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 52,567 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,235 miles

rear centre seat belt missing

sills covered

Fail 12 May 2011 42,234 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills covered

Pass 17 May 2010 33,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,650 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,597 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,482 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

previous accident damage

Pass 18 May 2006 19,250 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BG03 EZV is a 2003 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 EZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG03 EZV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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